Geography and Early Dynasties of China

How did China's physical geography affect its early dynasties?

• It made them more open to trade.

• It helped keep them economically and culturally isolated.

• It encouraged frequent invasions.

• It made travel easy and accessible.

What natural features made overland travel difficult in China?

• Rivers and lakes

• Mountains and deserts

• Forests and plains

• Valleys and hills

When did the Xia Dynasty exist?

• c. 1500 - c. 1000 BC

• c. 2070 - c. 1600 BC

• c. 3000 - c. 2500 BC

• c. 1000 - c. 500 BC

When did the Shang Dynasty exist?

• 2000 - 1500 BC

• 1700 - 1050 BC

• 1500 - 1000 BC

• 1800 - 1200 BC

What was the purpose of the patterns on oracle bones?

• Decoration

• Answering questions

• Telling time

• Measuring weight

What was one of the first constructions by the Shang Dynasty in China?

• Palaces

• Temples

• Cities

• Roads

What could happen to rulers who lost the mandate from heaven?

• They could be overthrown

• They could be rewarded

• They could be promoted

• They could be celebrated

What concept did the Zhou Dynasty use to conquer the Shang Dynasty?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Right

• Social Contract

• Rule of Law

During which period did the Hundred Schools of Thoughts occur?

• 770 BC - 222 BC

• 1050 BC - 256 BC

• 500 BC - 300 BC

• 1000 BC - 500 BC

Which dynasty is associated with the Golden Age of Chinese philosophies?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty